Polk County Florida Dems News : U.S. Politics

Federal Tax Bills 2017 Update November 20, 2017

Tue, Nov 28, 2017

Federal Tax Bills 2017UpdateNovember 20, 2017On November 16, 2017, the Republican led U.S. House of Representatives passed a tax bill that will increase taxation on low and middle income Americans and will provide a large tax cut for corporations. The Republican led U.S. Senate plans to vote on their version

Positive Legislative Progress Being Made

Thu, Nov 2, 2017

We have good news to report. When I saw Dianne Krumel at the FDP this past weekend, she excitedly reported that Senator Nelson had pulled his co-sponsorship of the bill she and her group were fighting against in order to "save the beaches" - Read on - http://www.pnj.com/story/news/politics/2017/10/10/gaetz-nelson-adjust-senate-beach-ownership-bill/750625001/ While Senator Nelson said he was withdrawing support

Bipartisan Health Care Bill May Have the Votes

Fri, Oct 27, 2017

This Week in Congress: Bipartisan Health Care Bill May Have the Votes for Passage, House to Consider the Budget, Senate Will Vote on Disaster Aid Health Care. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said on Meet the Press Sunday that the Alexander-Murray bill, a bipartisan effort to shore up the Affordable Care

Oppose the Graham-Cassidy Bill

Wed, Sep 20, 2017

This bill is yet another version of TrumpCare that defunds Planned Parenthood, cuts health care to an estimated 32 million and makes massive cuts to Medicaid. How do you oppose it? Call Senator Marco Rubio at (202) 224-3041. Yes, I know we haven't much faith in him but the Medicaid cuts should make him

Mon, Aug 21, 2017

The membership of the Florida LGBTA Democratic Caucus, meeting in Tallahassee for its Summer Conference, adopted a resolution calling on Congress to censure President Trump for his anti-lgbt actions, his erratic and destabilizing rhetoric, and his support for white supremacist groups. "If anyone had any doubt before, events of the past

Fri, Jul 28, 2017

Mon, Nov 14, 2016

"Steve Bannon supports white nationalism and racism," DPCF Chair says Tampa, FL - Susan Smith, President of the Democratic Progressive Caucus of Florida, released the following statement on President-Elect Donald Trump's appointment of Breitbart Chairman Steve Bannon as Chief Strategist and Senior Counselor:"Do leaders and members of the Republican Party condone

Heartfelt condolences to the victims of violence and hate

Sun, Jun 12, 2016

The Rainbow Ridge LGBTA Democratic Caucus of Polk County would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to all our brothers and sisters in Orlando that have been touched by this act of hatred. Our hearts are broken. We offer thoughts and prayers to the friends and families of those that

Remarks By The President After Meeting With Agriculture And Business Leaders On The Transpacific Partnership

Tue, Oct 6, 2015

Department of Agriculture Washington, D.C. 1202 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT Well, yesterday we announced a new trade agreement across the Asia Pacific region that reflects American values and gives our working families and American businesses a fair shot, creates a level playing field. nbspThe TransPacific Partnership took five years to